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This phase II trial studies how well temsirolimus, carboplatin, and paclitaxel as first-line therapy works in treating patients with newly diagnosed stage III-IV clear cell ovarian cancer. Temsirolimus may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as carboplatin and paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving temsirolimus with combination chemotherapy may be an effective treatment for ovarian cancer.

I. To assess the activity of the study regimen as measured by the proportion of patients who are alive and progression-free for at least 12 months after study entry in patients with newly diagnosed stage III or IV clear cell ovarian cancer in the following populations: patients in the United States (U.S.) and worldwide (outside of Japan) and patients in Japan.

II. To compare progression-free survival in newly diagnosed stage III or IV clear cell ovarian cancer patients in patients in the U.S. and worldwide (outside of Japan) versus patients in Japan.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To characterize the duration of overall survival and progression-free survival in each population.

II. To examine the frequency and severity of adverse events as assessed by Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4 in each population.

III. To estimate the rate of objective tumor response in patients with measurable disease.

II. To explore whether there is any differences in differential gene expression profiles between U.S. and worldwide (outside of Japan) versus Japanese patients.

OUTLINE:

Patients receive paclitaxel* intravenously (IV) over 3 hours and carboplatin IV over 30 minutes on day 1 and temsirolimus IV on days 1 and 8. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 6 courses. Patients then receive consolidation therapy comprising temsirolimus IV on days 1, 8, and 15. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 11 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

NOTE: * For circumstances in which docetaxel should be substituted for paclitaxel, docetaxel is given IV over 1 hour.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 3 months for 2 years and then every 6 months for 3 years.

A Phase II Evaluation of Temsirolimus (CCI-779) (NCI Supplied Agent: NSC# 683864,) in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Followed by Temsirolimus Consolidation as First-Line Therapy in the Treatment of Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary

Patients receive paclitaxel IV over 3 hours and carboplatin IV over 30 minutes on day 1 and temsirolimus IV on days 1 and 8. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 6 courses. Patients then receive consolidation therapy comprising temsirolimus IV on days 1, 8, and 15. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 11 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

NOTE: * For circumstances in which docetaxel should be substituted for paclitaxel, docetaxel is given IV over 1 hour.

Proportion of Patients Who Are Alive and Progression-free for at Least 12 Months After Study Entry in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage III or IV Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer in the Following Populations: Patients in the U.S./Worldwide and Japan [ Time Frame: Tumor scans were done every other cycle for the first 6 months; then every 3 months x2; then every 6 months thereafter; and at any other time if clinically indicated or signs suggestive of progressive disease or rising levels; for up to 5 years. ]

Progression of target lesions (TL) was a >=20% increase in the sum of the diameters of TL, taking as reference the smallest sum on study (including the baseline sum if that is the smallest on study). In addition to the relative increase of 20%, the sum must demonstrate an absolute increase >=5 mm. Progression of non-target lesions (NTL) as defined as appearance of >=1 new lesions or unequivocal progression of existing NTL. Unequivocal progression should not normally trump target lesion status; it must be representative of overall disease status change, not a single lesion increase. Clear progression of only NTL is exceptional, but the opinion of the treating physician should prevail in such circumstances, and the progression status should be later confirmed by a review panel (or Principal Investigator). Progression of TL, unequivocal progression of NTL, or new lesions constitutes progression. This description is abbreviated; see the RECIST 1.1 manuscript for further details.

Compare Progression-free Survival in Newly Diagnosed Stage III or IV Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer Patients in Patients in the U.S. and Worldwide (Outside of Japan) Versus Patients in Japan. [ Time Frame: Tumor scans were done every other cycle for the first 6 months;then every 3 mnths x2;then every 6 mnths thereafter; and at any other time if clinically indicated based on symptoms or physical signs suggesting progressive dx or rising serum tumor marker le ]

Progression-free survival (PFS) was defined s the period from study entry until disease progression, death, or the last date of contact. Progression was based on Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1. Outcome measure data not reported because protocol stated "If the combination is declared active (i.e. HO is rejected) in one or both of the populations, the two populations will be compared with respect to PFS using a logrank test stratified by optimal/suboptimal disease status." The combination was not declared active in either population.

Frequency and Severity of Toxicity [ Time Frame: Each cycle while on treatment ]

Grade 3 or higher adverse events were graded by CTC AE v4

Secondary Outcome Measures :

Progression-free Survival [ Time Frame: Tumor scans were done every other cycle for the first 6 months; then every 3 months x 2; then every 6 mths thereafter; and at any other time if clinically indicated based on symptoms or physical signs suggestive of progressive disease or rising tumor mark ]

Progression-free survival (PFS) was defined as the period from study entry until disease progression, death, or the last date of contact. Progression was based on RECIST 1.1

Overall Survival [ Time Frame: Every cycle during treatment, then every 3 months for the first 2 years, then every six months for the next three years and then annually for the next 5 years. ]

Overall survival is defined as the duration of time from study entry to time of death or the date of last contact.

Objective Tumor Response [ Time Frame: Every other cycle for first 6 months; then every 3 months for two years; then every six months for the next three years; and at any other time if clinically indicated based on symptoms or physical signs suggestive of progressive disease or rising serum tu ]

Complete and Partial Tumor Response by RECIST 1.1. RECIST1.1 is a multi-page paper, and response is defined in the protocol across multiple pages, so it is not practical to define response here.

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Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients must have stage III or IV clear cell ovarian cancer; primary tumors must be at least 50% clear cell histomorphology in order to be eligible; in addition, the tumors should be negative for expression of Wilms tumor 1 (WT-1) antigen and estrogen receptor (ER) antigen by immunohistochemistry; appropriate tissue sections to confirm stage and histologic classification of cell type must be sent to Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) for central pathology review; immunohistochemical stained slides for ER and WT-1 antigen must be also be submitted to GOG for pathology review

Patients who have met the pre-entry requirements

Patients must have signed an approved informed consent and authorization permitting release of personal health information

Patients with a GOG performance status of 0, 1, or 2

Patients must be entered between 2 and 12 weeks after initial surgery; performed for the combined purpose of diagnosis, staging and cytoreduction

Prothrombin time (PT) such that international normalized ratio (INR) is =< 1.5 (or an in-range INR, usually between 2 and 3, if a patient is on a stable dose of therapeutic warfarin for management of venous thrombosis including pulmonary thrombo-embolus)

Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) < 1.2 times the upper limit of normal

Neurologic function (sensory and motor) =< CTCAE grade 1

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with a history of other invasive malignancies, with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer, are excluded if there is any evidence of other malignancy being present within the last five years; patients are also excluded if their previous cancer treatment contraindicates this protocol therapy

Patients who have received prior radiotherapy to any portion of the abdominal cavity or pelvis are excluded; prior radiation for localized cancer of the breast, head and neck, or skin is permitted, provided that it was completed more than five years prior to registration, and the patient remains free of recurrent or metastatic disease

Patients who have received prior chemotherapy for any abdominal or pelvic tumor including neo-adjuvant chemotherapy for their clear cell ovarian cancer

Patients with primary peritoneal and fallopian tube carcinoma are not eligible

Patients cannot be receiving enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs [EIAEDs]; e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital) nor any other cytochrome P450, family 3, subfamily A, polypeptide 4 (CYP3A4) inducer such as rifampin or St. John's Wort; use of agents that potently inhibit CYP3A4 (and hence may raise temsirolimus levels), such as ketoconazole, is discouraged, but not specifically prohibited; the appropriateness of use of such agents is left to physician discretion; strong CYP3A4 inhibitors are prohibited